Alaska earthquake: Tsunami warning canceled after massive 7.8 magnitude quake

PERRYVILLE, Alaska — A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska’s southern coast late Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning for parts of the state. The warning was later canceled.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the massive quake, which occurred about 10:12 p.m. AKDT, was centered about 62 miles south-southeast of Perryville and occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles. Several other earthquakes followed, including one with a magnitude of 5.8, the agency said.

The National Weather Service issued and later canceled a tsunami warning for southern Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, as well as the Aleutian Islands. The quake was not expected to pose a tsunami threat to Hawaii, California, Oregon or Washington state, according to the NWS.

No further information was immediately available.

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